About Us

Welcome to the Department of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls! The Department of Communication and Media Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences is dedicated to providing quality instruction for students seeking careers in:

Print Media

Broadcast Media

Our Mission

The mission of the Communication and Media Studies department is to..

Why Communication Studies

Why Journalism

Our degree program, an undergraduate degree in journalism, is designed to prepare students to work in a converged media setting.

Journalism's academic program is grounded in the liberal arts curriculum of UWRF's College of Arts and Sciences, placing the study of journalism within diverse cultural contexts.

Our commitment to diversity is strong; we welcome and support diversity in all its forms. Faculty and staff value a climate that is open and accepting, and make every effort to provide students with a learning environment that is free of harassment and discrimination.

Our facilities consist of a student-operated radio station, WRFW-FM and newspaper, The Student Voice. All are located on the third floor of North Hall. An entrance ramp and elevator provide accessibility.